How To Fix WRF_ART_DISCONT020 - The selected items were deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_ART_DISCONT - Messages for Article Discontinuation: Fashion

• Message number: 020

• Message text: The selected items were deleted

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  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WRF_ART_DISCONT020 - The selected items were deleted:
  
  Error Message Overview
  
  Message ID: WRF_ART_DISCONT020  
  Message Text: The selected items were deleted  
  Context: This message typically appears in SAP Retail or related modules when working with assortment planning, article discontinuation, or assortment management transactions.
  
  
  Cause
  The error "The selected items were deleted" occurs because the system is trying to process or reference one or more articles (items) that no longer exist in the database or have been deleted from the relevant assortment or planning list.
  Common causes include:
  
  The article(s) were physically deleted from the system or marked as deleted.
  The article(s) were removed from the assortment or planning list after selection but before processing.
  Data inconsistencies between the front-end selection and the backend database.
  The user is trying to perform an operation on articles that have been discontinued or archived.
  
  
  Solution
  To resolve this error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Verify Article Existence:
  
  Check if the article(s) still exist in the system using transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material) or relevant Retail transactions.
  Confirm that the articles are not flagged as deleted or discontinued.
  
  
  
  Check Assortment or Planning List:
  
  Review the assortment or planning list to ensure the articles are still included.
  If the articles were removed, update your selection accordingly.
  
  
  
  Refresh or Re-select Items:
  
  Refresh the selection screen or re-select the articles to ensure the system works with the current data.
  Avoid using cached or outdated selections.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks or reports to identify discrepancies between article master data and assortment/planning data.
  Use relevant SAP Retail reports or tools to validate data integrity.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Support Portal for any notes related to WRF_ART_DISCONT020 or similar issues.
  Sometimes, patches or corrections are available for known bugs.
  
  
  
  User Training:
  
  Ensure users understand that articles deleted or discontinued cannot be processed and should be excluded from selections.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Module: SAP Retail (Assortment Planning, Article Management)
  Transactions: Assortment planning transactions, article discontinuation processes
  SAP Notes: Search for notes related to article deletion and assortment errors.
  Similar Messages:  
  
  WRF_ART_DISCONT010 - Article does not exist  
  WRF_ART_DISCONT030 - Article is discontinued
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Articles selected for processing were deleted or removed from the system/assortment.
  
  
  Solution
  Verify article existence, refresh selections, check assortment lists, and ensure data consistency.
  
  
  Related
  SAP Retail assortment and article management modules, SAP Notes for known issues.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or process where this error occurs, I can help with more specific guidance.